Lifestyle: The month of April always starts with some new changes and this time the changes that have come into force from 1 April 2025 will affect your kitchen to your bank account. Under these changes, many things are going to change, which are going to be directly on the life of the common man. Let's know in detail about these changes:

LPG cylinder prices change: expectation of relief

The prices of LPG cylinders may change from 1 April. Gas companies amend the prices of LPG cylinders on the first date of every month. This time, the prices of LPG cylinders are expected to get relief.

However, for some time, the prices of 19 kg cylinder have been seen fluctuations, but there may be some relief in the prices of 14 kg cylinder. Apart from this, changes in the prices of CNG, PNG and ATF are also possible, which can affect your vehicle and air travel.

Changes in credit card rules: Effect on rewards

Credit card rules are also going to change from April 1. The Swiggy Rewards on SBI's simplyclick credit card will be reduced from 5 times to half, while the Air India signature points will be reduced from 30 to 10. Apart from this, the IDFC First Bank is going to discontinue the benefits of its club Vistara Milestone. This can affect your rewards and other benefits.

Changes in bank accounts: new rule on minimum balance

From April 1, the rules to many bank accounts are changing. A new limit of minimum balance will be set for savings accounts in many other banks including State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB). If there is no minimum balance in the account, then customers can be fined. This change can affect your pocket, so it is necessary to check the status of your bank account.

UPI accounts will be closed: Old accounts will be cleaned

Now if you have not used UPI accounts for a long time, then your UPI service can be stopped from April 1. The mobile numbers with which UPI accounts are not active will be removed from the bank record. In such a situation, if you have not used your UPI account for a long time, then you will have to check it and activate it again.

Tax - changes: Middle class will get relief

There will be changes under the new tax slab from 1 April. According to Budget 2025, persons earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will be exempted from paying tax. Apart from this, salaried employees will get standard deduction of Rs 75,000, which means that salary income up to Rs 12.75 lakh can now be free from tax. TDS limit on interest income for senior citizens has also been increased to Rs 1 lakh. Along with this, the exemption limit on rental income has been increased to Rs 6 lakh, which will provide relief for the landlords.

These changes will have a big impact on your life

These changes from April 1 will not only affect your kitchen, bank account and credit card, but will also affect your tax bill and other expenses. At this time it is important to keep information about changes so that you can take your financial decisions in the right direction.